While country’s biggest stars took the stage at the 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 19), one longtime hitmaker was noticeably absent: Jason Aldean .

Fans watching the red carpet and live broadcast from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena may have noticed that Jason and his wife Brittany weren’t in attendance — and one follower went straight to the source to ask why.

Brittany responded simply — and pointedly.

“Not much love from that one,” she wrote in reply to a fan question on Instagram Stories.

A CMA Veteran With a Stronger Track Record Elsewhere

Jason, 48, has been a steady presence at country award shows over the years, but when it comes to the CMAs, his recognition has been more modest than expected for an artist of his impact. Brittany Aldean / Instagram Britta

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